HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration today launched an online tool for state businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities to report how they have been affected by recent Trump administration federal actions.
Users will need to create a login and then will be prompted with a series of questions to report any impact they may be experiencing. Examples of items that are encouraged to be reported include pauses, cancelations, and reductions in federal funding, reductions in employment, and tariffs. The information collected will be shared with the relevant state agencies, which will utilize this data to help inform the state’s response as these directives from the federal government continue to be made.
“State government has an important responsibility in responding to any crisis that is happening within our borders,” the governor stated, “and this reporting tool is intended to shed a light on how these changes from the federal government are affecting people who live, work, and learn in Connecticut.”
He emphasized that submitting such data is voluntary.
“Federal policies are shifting every day, and we are constantly assessing what this means for our state,” state Comptroller Sean Scanlon said. “We’re asking the public to use this new reporting tool to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information on the impact funding cuts and freezes are having on Connecticut.”
State Treasurer Erick Russell believes the online tool will shed some light on how state businesses and government are being affected by the federal actions.
“The consequences and impact of slashed federal funding are being felt by our citizens every day,” Russell said. “The reporting system unveiled today not only shines a light on the true scope of the damage being done to our economy and our people, but it provides real-time information that allows us to push back, to demand accountability, and to fight for the resources we all deserve.”
Any information submitted through this reporting tool should be considered public information and may be released by the state to interested parties. A press release issued by Lamont stated that the reporting tool serves only to ensure situational awareness to state officials, and no commitments of state action in response to these issues is expressed or implied.
